Parkhill Frisco may be hired for additional work in planning a proposed recreation center in north McKinney.

The full story: McKinney City Council members are expected to vote on a resolution authorizing another contract with Parkhill at an upcoming April 7 meeting. If approved, Parkhill would conduct a feasibility study for the recreation center that will coincide with master site planning services the firm is already providing.

The feasibility study would include visioning, local recreation market analysis, community engagement and development of a project budget for the recreation center, according to a city document. The action being considered by council would authorize up to $150,000 for the contract.

Also on the agenda: Council members will also consider authorizing a letter of intent to enter exclusive negotiations with Parkhill to lead and develop a “landmark sports and entertainment complex” on 300 acres in north McKinney. If approved, it will authorize the city manager to enter an exclusive negotiating period with Parkhill for up to 180 days.

As the third owners of Zin Zen Wine Bistro in McKinney’s Adriatica Village, Randy and Regina Reed were longtime patrons before purchasing the establishment in 2015—which they said gave them firsthand insight into the value of preserving what guests already cherished.

On the menu: Regina Reed said their food menu features many shareable dishes including flatbreads and customizable meat and cheese boards.

“We do a DIY meat and cheese board where you get kind of like a sushi slip and you pick your meats, cheeses and sides,” Regina Reed said.

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Organizations and cities throughout North Texas showcased various transportation-related plans for the upcoming FIFA World Cup games.

Dallas Stadium, also known as AT&T Stadium, will host nine games between June 14 and July 14.

North Central Texas Council of Governments, along with the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, DART, Trinity Metro, Trinity Railway Express and the Texas Department of Transportation, were part of a press conference April 2 to discuss the myriad of travel options.

A closer look: The transportation plan includes the use of public transit, how to get to games and the FIFA Fan Festival, as well as what traffic would look like on various highways across North Texas.

According to the presentation, the final plan was submitted to FIFA on March 31.

The specifics: NCTCOG developed a creative approach for match day transportation, knowing FIFA spectators rely far more heavily on public transit than typical crowds at events at Dallas Stadium, Morris said.

Check out five road project updates around Dallas-Fort Worth. 

Collin County 
1. Gaylord Parkway roundabout 
Project: A roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Gaylord Parkway and Ohio Drive in Frisco. 

Update: Construction started April resulting in several traffic pattern changes. Gaylord Parkway will close west of Ohio Drive, and traffic will be detoured north to Warren Parkway. Additionally, northbound and southbound traffic on Ohio Drive will share the east side of the roadway, with one lane open in each direction. 

• Timeline: Construction expected to finish in 2027

• Cost: $3.5 million

• Funding source: city of Frisco
  

2. Dallas Parkway intersection improvements
Project: Work includes pavement improvements, dedicated turn lanes and two new traffic signals on Dallas Parkway in Celina. 

Update: Celina officials approved Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating for construction at the March 10 council meeting. 

• Timeline: Estimated completion in July 2027 

• Cost: $3.49 million

• Funding source: city of Celina